Certainly, there was the big recession that gripped the world as the subprime mortgage crisis in the US from the year before grew into a full-blown economic crisis, sending governments into a tizzy of bailouts or stimuli. Or both.


There was the ongoing conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan; the worsening news about global warming and our apparent inability or unwillingness as a species to bite the bullet and begin to take real and meaningful action; the acrimonious state of politics in Malaysia beginning with the February defections in Perak that toppled a Pakatan state government not yet one year old, not to mention the leadership feud within the MCA.


Of course, there was also the death of one Michael Jackson.


That was one of 2009’s biggest news. The Prince of Pop’s death from drug overdose came as a shock amidst news of his comeback attempt with his This is It concerts.


Sadly, it was not to be. The Thriller is gone. But in death did Jackson enjoy a resurgence in popularity, winning fans among a new generation that, till then, had never heard of him. In the annals of history, though, the death of a celebrity will be but a mere footnote.


The other African American who made the news in a really big and significant way was Barack Obama. His rise to the highest office in the Land of the Free, becoming the 44th president of the United States of America, brought the shameful story of slavery to a full circle. It was a momentous and emotional occasion, and in him, America had an eloquent president who could move anybody. Except the Republicans.


The world heaved a collective sigh of relief. The Wild West and language-mangling days of George W. Bush were finally over. Obama promised the world the world — to end Guantanamo, to take the lead in facing global warming, to extend a friendly hand to the Muslims, to reform healthcare, to roll back the Washington lobbies, to return America to its rightful place as a civilised nation, the first among equals. The euphoria could not last, however.


The Jewish settlements in the West Bank continued to expand apace, and as does the appalling blockade of Gaza, with Washington barely raising a squeak. The Goldstone Report on Israeli conduct in the Gaza massacre, authored by a respected South African Jewish judge, was ignored. Obama’s healthcare reform has been criticised as hopelessly compromised for failing to remove profit (i.e. insurance companies) from the equation. Copenhagen looks like Kyoto II. Only worse.


And Wall Street, having been bailed out, is back to its greedy ways, paying record bonuses to employees for an excellent job wrecking the world’s economy. Perhaps the most ironic image of this iconic president is his receiving the Nobel Peace Prize shortly after ordering 30,000 more troops into Afghanistan. Just last
month, he announced he would not sign the International Mine Ban Treaty. In September, he okayed the US’s biggest defence budget ever at US$663bil.


Bush must be pleased.


Barely one year after taking office, Obama is no longer looking as newly minted and hopeful as the day he set out on his inspiring election campaign.


On the home front, we saw Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak become Malaysia’s sixth Prime Minister on April 3, promising reform and a more inclusive administration. 1Malaysia became the catchphrase of his administration with its tagline of People First, Performance Now.


The new Prime Minister released 13 ISA detainees 10 days after coming to power but did not abolish the ISA. He also removed the 30% bumiputra equity requirement from 27 sub-sectors within the service industry and moved to curb the worrying crime rate. Today, Malaysians are seeing more policemen on the streets, whether in the makeshift beat bases, roadblocks or even on horseback. The effects on crime have, happily, been telling.


Not everything is shipshape, however.


The toppling of the Perak’s Pakatan government has seen an ugly series of events taking place, from the defections of PKR reps to BN after their arrests by the MACC and the MB vs MB battles, to the assembly sitting under a tree and the forcible removal of Perak speaker V. Sivakumar from the state assembly by the police.


The Perak Debacle cast a shadow over our important institutions, including the monarchy, judiciary, police, and MACC – which brings us Teoh Beng Hock’s shocking death following a mysterious plunge from the
MACC HQ after being held for overnight questioning.


Meanwhile, Deputy Foreign Minister Kohilan Pillai reported that 210,00 Malaysians migrated between Jan and August this year, compared to 94,000 between Mac and Dec 2008. The brain drain is worsening.


Did the chaotic political situation play any part in this?


On another note, Malaysians mourned the passing of one of its best filmmakers. Yasmin Ahmad died aged 51, just six movies into her remarkable film career. A maker of TV commercials and films who had always celebrated multiculturalism, Yasmin was the face of 1Malaysia before there was a 1Malaysia. Her untimely death was a loss not only to the entertainment industry but also to the country.


Elsewhere in the world, Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao was the outstanding athlete of 2009 after having singlehandedly put the excitement back in boxing. Pacquiao, considered the world’s best pound-for-pound fighter, set the boxing world alight after he pulled off three stunning victories over Oscar de La Hoya (TKO,
Dec 2008), Ricky Hatton (KO, April 2009) and Miguel Cotto (TKO, Nov 2009).


Pacman is set for immortality and what is widely expected to be the biggest payout in boxing history if he and Floyd Mayweather can agree to a showdown. Meanwhile, he’s gunning for a congressional seat in May.


On the flip side, Tiger Woods — always brilliant, never controversial — fell from grace and became the butt of jokes after a car crash opened the floodgates to his many extramarital affairs.


But the biggest news of them all this year is probably the seismic shift taking place in world politics. One day when we look back on 2009, we will perhaps see it as the crucial moment when the West relinquished its leadership role.


With the memories of Guantanamo and the deceptions and miseries of Iraq and Afghanistan still fresh in the mind, the world saw just how much havoc the neoliberal economic model and its promulgation of unfettered greed could wreak. And what did the West prescribe as remedy?


Bailouts, easy credit, stimulus packages; in short, the very things they warned Asian economies against during the economic flu of 10 years prior.


That China is credited with pulling the world, especially the Asian economies, out of the current slump, is a sign of the times. As is the fact that a communist country (in ideology, at least) now bankrolls the world’s mightiest capitalist country.


Just 20 short years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, when the West trumpeted the “end of history” and proclaimed their free market and democratic system as the only model left standing, that triumphalism has
been deflated.


Don’t we live in interesting times?


Credit: Wednesday 30 December 2009 StarSpecial

I spend my Christmas eve with my family at home. nothing much to do. We went tot Jusco Seremban 2 at Christmas night with mum and sister. Mum bought a shirt for CNY.

On Boxing Day, after went to Ah Poh's house, night my family have steamboat buffet + bbq at Lobak. Lots of choices include seafood, meat, vegetables and desert. Its RM 18++ per person.

Since its buffet, of course get the 'exotic' food first. I eaten most BBQ: fish, chicken wings, calamari and prawns. The soup base has two flavours, one is chicken soup and tom yum.

The restaurant

Choices of fresh food

DF Restaurant of Steamboat
Taman Permata
70200 Seremban
Negeri Sembilan

This new year, I'll be going to Times Square on Friday.. So sad to countdown myself.

Year 2009 will end in 3 days, so fast *dreaming.

Jusco Seremban 2

I am happy today (17 December), because completed Sociology presentation.

Overall good job for me (kudos) and Ms. Chan (replacement tutor) put up good comment for our group. And not forget thanks to Chin Ying, Lin Fong, Lai An, Kai An and Hooi Ngan although we only work for past week but is fun and great feeling.

The minor problem I have was soft-spoken. Maybe I lost my voice earlier. However has good eye contact.

I am at hometown after three weeks didn't went back. Looking forward to celebrate Winter Solstice festival with family and cousin. Of course my favourite Tong Yuan is with red bean soup (best if refrigerated).

Happy birthday to mom :)

Malls dress up premises with traditional and unusual decorations (The Star)

Christmas season is down the town, lets see various deco theme in malls in Klang Valley

Sunway Pyramid has chosen a French Christmas theme this year, inspired by Moulin Rouge of the 1900s. The centrepiece of their decoration is the windmill and shoppers will find hanging cages with mannequins wearing cabaret-inspired clothing all around the mall. Visitors to the mall can also enjoy a stroll through a French-styled courtyard, surrounded by bare trees adorned with fairy lights while browsing the various push carts laden with Christmas merchandise.

Inviting: Christmas decorations at 1 Utama shopping centre in PJ

1 Utama, has chosen the theme A White Lyrical Christmas and the concourse area in Oval has been transformed into a red and white wonderland surrounded by real trees bearing clusters of white baubles and pearls.

The theme will bring to mind a song by Bing Crosby that has the particular line “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas just like the one I used to know…” which is a famous yuletide song.

Chandeliers, candleholders and music bells complete the setting but the main attraction is the giant musical box on the launch pad that is set to see many performances this holiday season.

For those who want to see a different kind of Christmas setting, Suria KLCC is the place. It has come up with a Candy Wonderland Christmas theme and has decked its premises with tasty treats. The concourse is home to a candy house surrounded by sweets and colourfully-decorated trees, gingerbread men and huge bow-topped presents that house a couple of international brands selling their merchandise.

Mid Valley Megamall is opting for a fantasy Christmas theme like A Magical Christmas and fairytale characters like the Snow Queen, Moon Lady, Golden Dragon and more will be making their appearance around the mall.

The Kingdom of Christmas at the mall features towering decorations including a castle with arched doorways, decorated trees and a huge birdcage at the East Atrium.

Festive sight: The East Atrium of Mid Valley Megamall features a number of stalls selling merchandise set up in a village setting complete with a small bridge to enter the centre of the area. A huge cage at one side houses fake mules and a huge decorated Christmas tree completes the setting.

The Curve on the other hand, has gone green, literally, with its lush garden with huge arches located at the Piazza where shoppers will be able to witness falling snowflakes.

This Roman garden concept is made complete with traditional pillars and columns and the Centre Court will feature a 40ft Christmas tree adorned with lights and ornaments whereas the mall will be done up with gold and copper decorations.

Three type of trees including blue coloured LED lighted Christmas trees surround the stage at Sungei Wang Plaza where a “Magical Christmas” is taking place.

White swans that bring love and harmony can be seen flying in from the front entrance all the way into the concourse area where the stage is set, complete with swans with moving necks.

Ikano Shopping Centre has opted for an Underwater Christmas and has fish tanks placed in its concourse area as well as fun activities.

The stage has also been decorated with lights with many sea creatures surrounding it and a ship at the side called “Santa’s Ship”. Other malls in the Klang Valley such as Mines Shopping Centre, Berjaya Times Square, The Gardens, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and other malls will not disappoint either as all have put up decorations and will organise various Christmas-themed activities for everyone.

Dubai World, the main investment arm of the Middle Eastern city-state, is asking for at least a six-month delay on paying back a nearly $60 million debt that due this month.

Dubai World borrowed billions of dollars to acquire some of the most high-profile commercial developments in the United States in recent years, and it could be forced to sell them at a loss if the Persian Gulf conglomerate can't restructure its debts.

List of aquisition:
Istithmar World, spearheaded the holding company's acquisition of the Mandarin Oriental, New York, for about $380 million in 2007, and a 50 percent stake in the Fontainebleau Miami Beach for about $375 million last year.

Dubai World also bought the CityCenter Casino & Resort in Las Vegas for about $5.4 billion.

Earlier in the year the Dubai’s stock market was down 60% and many residents believed that the property market was on the brink of collapse.

Dubai had borrowed billions to finance its infrastructure and construction companies such as Dubai World, and Emirates Airline.

That's not the only situation in Dubai. As for Malaysian construction firms are less affected; IJM Corp Bhd (completed most projects includes construction of Fortune Tower at Jumeirah Lake). Gamuda Bhd top official said the company was not significantly exposed to the fallout in the construction sector in Dubai.

Interior fit-out (IFO) company LCL Corp Bhd founder and executive chairman Datuk Low Chin Meng said payments were generally slow in Dubai. They will shift focus on interior fit-out (IFO) contracts in cash-rich Abu Dhabi, after the completion of projects in Dubai. The company has projects such as Atlantis The Palm Hotel, Dubai Metro System, Dubai Mall and Dubai Marina Hotel.

Al-Saleh (Dubai Finance Department Director-General) said Dubai World's problems started from a reliance on previously easy-to-get, short-term loans that were used to finance long-term projects like luxury high rises and even more manmade islands.

Most of Dubai World loans range from three to five years, whereas the projects that were financed range from 25 to 30 years. The difference between the finance terms and carrying out the projects led to this crisis.

Dubai World had spent over US$12 bil on Palm Jumeirah – a palm shaped island off Dubai. Other than the super luxury Atlantis Hotel and some residential units, the island remains under-populated.

Palm Jumeirah

The Atlantis Hotel

The World

Other developments include The World – a group of artificial islands costing US$14 bil to build. As money ran out, some of these islands are facing erosion.

The soon-to-be completed Burj Dubai, towering over 800m or almost twice the height of Petronas Twin Towers, has become an essence of past excesses. No doubt Dubai has achieved a lot but excesses built on debt often crumble when credit is removed.

Burj Dubai - 818 metre

China, with its rapid economic development and a growing middle-income segment, stands to become the biggest consumer in the world. Multinational companies strive to gain a share of the China market.

China is the world’s most populous country (1.3 billion people) and has the biggest foreign exchange reserves (US$2.3 trillion). On those two counts alone, it has sufficient heft to sway the global economy. It already replaced Germany last year as the third largest economy, and is set to take Japan’s No. 2 spot soon.

This post is about updates of FarmVille in Facebook. I will regularly upload new pictures

Here enclosed the picture:

Christmas decoration

St. Patrick's special

Winery

This is first post for month of December, so fast year 2009 will end.

I am quite busy next week and following week:

• Mid term and practical test
• Press conference presentation
• Assignment

Well, life in university is not easy as you and me thought. Just work it out!!

I will be going back on Thursday (Awal Muharram holiday) and celebrate Winter Solitice festival with family.

Posters

The title of movie I watched with cousin and family, A Christmas Carol at MBO Cinema, Terminal 2 Seremban.

Our ticket was 11.45 a.m since yesterday seat is not available.

By the way really idiot old man drove me siao.

It happened at Petronas station located Lobak, that old man really not friendly at all. He stands there doing nothing and when pump always "takk", he says my car got problem #indicating it's old.

What do you mean, you are insulting me and car. Sah he become a petrol pump man forever at his old age #cursed him). I want to pump water inside his flirty mouth.

Later on, we went to MBO and first time been there. Sum it up, the cinema is new and elegant, and not forget it black out midway during movie.

The movie has good story line and enjoy it.

Yes!! I'm back to hometown after three weeks. But only reach around 12:30 a.m after almost 2 and half hours stuck in jam from Sungai Besi to Seremban.

The usual journey only take 45 mins, because there is high volume of vehicle going South (Johore, Malacca) and North (Ipoh, Penang).

Although is one of longest journey I endured, but it still my lucky day.

Edaran Express bus to KL was delayed because one of their bus broke down, my ticket is 7 p.m but can only board the 8.30 p.m but I changed my ticket to earlier 30 mins. trip.

That journey tooks only 2 hour and I have to rush for my Seremban bus (Sistem Kenderaan Seremban) since their last trip is 10 p.m. But when I reached Central Market, there are still long queue of people waiting for the bus.

I just cut the queue and board into the bus leaving about 10 p.m

Wishes all Malaysians Selamat Hari Raya Aidiladha, Malaysia for Malaysians.

Teoh Beng Hock’s body was exhumed on Saturday for a second autopsy at Sungai Buloh Hospital.


It is to be given second autopsy to determine his death, homicide and not suicide.

GST model in Malaysia

GST, a multi-stage consumption tax, is based on consumption rather than earnings and can be charged on virtually all supplies of goods and services. The proposed implementation of GST will replace the current Malaysian service tax and sales tax.

Broadly, GST works by offsetting GST paid on purchases (input tax) against GST due on sales or supplies made (output tax). This is referred to as the credit offset mechanism. The multi tier stages of tax helps to ensure that GST paid by businesses for purchases does not end up being a permanent cost. However, the consumer ultimately bears the burden of the tax.

How GST affects businesses?

Where GST is implemented, the taxpayer must be registered with the Royal Malaysian Customs once the taxpayer achieves a certain prescribed annual sales turnover. The registered taxpayer would also be required to submit periodic GST returns. If the output tax is greater than the input tax, the taxpayer will have to pay the excess. Conversely, if the input tax is greater than the output tax, the taxpayer could seek a refund from the Royal Malaysian Customs.

How does GST work?


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Let's say the selling price from the supplier is RM100, and where 4% GST is charged.

The supplier then charges the tax to the manufacturer, where you can see "value added" is pushed on.
When the distributor receives and pays for the tax, it's transferred to the consumer at the end price.

Payment of GST to the Government

1. Supplier will pay RM4 (output tax) to the Government.
2. Manufacturer will pay RM4 (output tax of RM8 less input tax of RM4) to the Government.
3. Distributor will pay RM2 (output tax of RM10 less input tax of RM8) to the Government.

At the end of the day, consumers are the ones who are paying for GST of RM10, and the Government, who eventually receives total GST of RM10.

Sources:
GST – Malaysia Goods and Services Tax in Year 2011

Goods and Services Tax in Malaysia

Have mid term test next two weeks.. hate it very much.

AirAsia stand as most outstanding low cost carrier in world, to sell their brand worldwide it sponsors many sports events. Here is the list.

On Friday, when I coming from Kampar to KL.. A pretty girl also in the same way back.That girl was kinda unique to me and pretty. Haiz.. why I didn't get her phone number (just joking..) No matter what, I know that I can meet more pretty girl in future.

Well on Sat, I and mum went to McD's drive thru at Senawang. We got McValue McChicken and Filet o Fish.

And N.Sembilan (The Deer) beat Kelantan 3-1 in Malaysia Cup final, so great the match and we deserve it (Hobin Jang Hobin).


Later around 6:30 p.m. will back to Kampar. So bored over there, only during Haji holiday will come back.

The analysis is done by 3 credible panel of Selangor state goverment. It takes place at Dewan Banquet of MBPJ. Among the leaders attended were Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Datuk Seri Hadi Abdul Awang and others.

YB Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (MP Kuala Selangor) touched about rising deficit of nation's budget. As a result over dependent on petroleum sector. Second wave of privatisation will take place, Government expenditure is blocked as to reduced the deficit so Investment is more focused. Consumption which require people to spend money in domestic market to boost GDP.

Low income threat is a result of implementation BN policy (foreign direct investment). Fdi and growth rate of Vietnam and Indonesia passed us. Now we have to compete with Myanmar, and countries that left behind development.

This budget is "macam ada tak kena", said by Zul.

 Where the measures can be found and is very brief. Knowledge based economy requires knowledgeable person, which can be only achieved thru quality education (not only 3M membaca, mengira and menulis).

We now far left behind Singapore.

22 times the word innovation being mentioned by Najib.

Long on rhetoric, short on specific. Minimum wage enactment should take place. Over dependent on low quality foreign labour force won't be able to move the economy. Poor infrastructure (Internet connectivity) high speed broadband (10 mbps) which just 256 or 525 kbps is reason why Aussies think twice before invest in country.

YAB Menteri Besar Selangor explained further that the budget is lack of initiative to attract investment, and proposed minimum household income in urban area RM 3000 is not based scientific as EPU said it was not sustainable and should come with productivity. MB added the state government will create more economy growth opportunity and look in state privatisation water asset.

YB Tony Pua (MP Petaling Jaya Utara): clarify that power of state government is limited and finance where should be decentralised. Furthermore the return of tax based revenue which decided by political factor by which less than 9 % is returned back to state.

Metzelder says:
From my point of view it is much discussed the details of budget and not only the good, sweet looking from outside.

The two economist, Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim and Tony Pua, also Zulkifli give better input.

No.. so bored over here. Any special events around?


So I would share on some news:

Suspension bridge collapsed, three drown


Who's fault in this incident that happened last Tuesday at Sg. Kampar. Let god bless them and extend my gratitude and condolence to all the victims.


New NAP policy in action

I haven't know much on facts, but rest assure cars above 15 yrs will have to be inspect by Puspakom every year. To complicate matters, insurance is set at RM 350.

Now I'm back for my second sem, so fast my holiday ends. Missed home although just came back.

In my mind is really a big question. I quarrelled with her yesterday, because of inconsiderate words she used.

Really it was so bad to have anger since my holiday, but finally it was released. She just care about herself, not others. My mom spends unlimited time and uncountable money for her. I knew a lot of bad things she did to my family.

Did I really quarrel? I just say the truth and she don't like it is her problem. If I'm given the second chance, I'll do the same. She always ''cakap tak serupa bikin''. I never allowed anyone criticised my family.<

Maybe my action is wrong, yet I'm willing to bear the responsibilities. Apologise.. I haven't think about it.

~ To be continue

Green Tea & Red Bean Series

1. Red Bean













1. Pandan Lotus


2. Pearl of Prosperity
3. Pandan Pumpkin
4. Pandan Lotus 1 Yolk









1. XO Supreme Mixed Nuts

2. Mixed Nuts
3. Tiramisu (Cantonese Coffee Pastry Skin)
4. Pearl of Harmony


1. No Sugar Added White Lotus
2. Toffee Chocolate Walnut Brownie
3. Low Sugar Yam Gingko
4. Green Tea Berries












Precious Black which features charcoal powder butter pastry skin with wolfberries are all sold out. Their mooncake is selling like hot cakes, why don't give a try of other brands (Casahana). Price of a piece maybe costly but major hypermarkets are slashing their price for last week.


Arguably I'm in good mood when post about mooncake over here, but now left in despair. I will be in line with everyone for the best and quality post.

This weekend most of Chinese will celebrate the Mooncake festival. My previous of Burst of flavours already mentioned mostly about Tai Thong mooncakes. Kindly be reminded, their quality have deteriorated over time, so make a smart choice this year.



As a result of the drop in quality, I recommend all of you out there to try Casahana or Hei Yue Thong and The Baker's Cottage mooncake.

From my analysis, this two brands are topmost in market. The reasons are simple; it is tasty and fresh.

Casahana
Their new flavours include:

Charcoal Baked Yam
Charcoal Baked Yam is mixture of black skin with red bean paste and egg yolk made of yam. The taste is rich but I prefer yam filling in the core. Rating: 4.5 out 5

Bamboo charcoal hazelnut
Bamboo Charcoal Hazelnut has chocolate egg yolk with hazelnut blend as main filling. The skin is typically black as made of charcoal paste. It may has some bitter taste. Rating: 4.8 out 5

Golden baked lemon tea
Golden Baked Lemon Tea is one of my favourite this year. Strong smell and perfect combination; the filling is lotus seed and blend of lemon and ice tea in the middle. It will suit well with a glass of ice lemon tea. Rating: 4.8 out 5

Green Tea Yu Zhu
I didn't get to taste it

Red Yeast Japanese Sweet Potato
Red Yeast Japanese Sweet Potato is most natural flavour mooncake of all. The skin is made of yam purplish in colour and yam filling. You can taste the natural ingredients used in it. Rating: 4.5 out 5

Each flavour has their unique temptations. In overall, creativity and taste is A+ and health element is a priority.



Note: Baker's Cottage will follow up in the next post.

I know now everyone seems to have a smart phone or iPhone. But do you really understands the true function of it, if not please continue read it.

Most of us do not know the hidden function;
1) Dial 112 for emergency when there is no coverage or you do not know local emergency number. More special is you don't have to unlock your phone to dial.

2) Great way to prevent your phone from being stolen, key *#06# and you can see 15 numbers on screen. Write it down and keep in safe place. In case your phone is stolen, you can cancel your sim card and lock phone by calling service provider.

3) Some of us encounter car is locked with keys in it. Don't worry just call anyone that has your spare key at house. Then put ask him to put spare key near to his phone and your phone near to car and ask him to click open button. This is unlock your car without any cost, great.

# Out of battery, no problem. Just dial *3370#

Hope the tips are helpful.

Yeah, end for my exam. Just back from Kampar and the whole North South Expressway is packed with vehicles and slow movement.

Over here, I need to highlight important never use emergency lane during traffic jam.

They thought they are in rush or have authority to use it, so annoying.
You know why, because of slow traffic, drivers tend to sweep into the lane and finally got caught by police patrolling.

And more to post since it has been a month my last post. So stay tuned

Bazaar Ramadan is a must visit for Malaysians throughout Ramadan month, so below are the interesting food found in Seksyen 14 PJ




According to Pulut Udang Panas seller Azmee Yusoff, he uses recipe from Northern states like Perak, Penang and Kedah to make the special cuisine berbuka puasa.

"Prawn, sambal cili and coconut are cook together with pulut. It was later grilled for about 10 minutes," said Azmee who is helped by his wife.

Pulut Udang Panas is sold for RM0.50 each.

Gulai kawah

Besides that, kuih Tepung Pelita Istimewa from Paya Jaras is also sold at this bazaar ramadan. It was hot sale like pisang goreng. Seller Sulaiman Baharum said, he can sells up to 20 trays of that in a day. Each tray contains 80 pcs of kuih.

HONG KONG superstar Andy Lau was finally seen paying his last respects to his girlfriend Carol Chu’s father.

Chinese dailies said Lau was seen at a memorial ceremony in front of the elder Chu’s grave at the Hokkien Cemetery in Kuala Lumpur on Monday.

This time, he was without any “shield” or sunglasses. However, there were three security men at the entrance of the cemetery.

It was reported in major Chinese dailies that Lau was wearing a white T-shirt and a pair of jeans although Guang Ming Daily had managed to take exclusive pictures of Lau at the cemetary.

The photographs were however taken from afar and were grainy and all of them only showed the side of his face and body.

The dailies quoted a worker at the cemetery as saying that Lau had arrived at about 9am with Chu, her five siblings and two brothers-in-law. They left 30 minutes later after a simple ceremony.

During the funeral, a man believed to be Lau was hidden from view by an umbrella-carrying brigade.

Spotted: Superstar Andy Lau and Malaysian girlfriend Carol Chu arriving at the KL International Airport (inset) to catch a flight to Hong Kong Tuesday, after attending the funeral of Chu’s father. On Monday, Lau was seen at the Hokkien cemetery in Kuala Lumpur for the seventh-day memorial service

Now, I would like to wish all Muslims in the world happy fasting starting from tomorrow for the next 28 days.

Introducing latest promotion from McDonald's McValue Buka Puasa from only RM 5.95 6pm-9pm; Monday to Sunday.



@kellyPatra- The 2nd time is when Tom brought me and mum as we went down.. forgot when


Synopsis A quiet tale that reminds us that, despite the multifaceted contradiction of Malaysia, life goes on – even if not all of it is sweet.

If you’re more keen on good food than restaurant frills, check out the eateries at Tanjung Sepat.

The Ocen Seafood Restaurant is anything but posh, but it has its own rustic charm. Built on stilts and overlooking the sea, it is situated beside Lover’s Bridge, a name locals have given to the Tanjung Sepat jetty in Selangor.

The very satisfying Cantonese noodle done yin yeong style

Among the popular menu are chilli crabs, claypot beancurd, fish ball soup, steamed white pomfret, sweet and sour prawns, clams in Chinese wine, deepfried chicken with Thai kerabu, oh chien (oyster omelette), stirfried vegetables, and of course white rice and Chinese tea.

One other pleasing dish was the claypot tofu which resembled a thick soup of eggs, crabmeat, shitake mushrooms and broken pieces of white tofu. There were contrasting opinions to this dish.

One diner thought it didn’t look very attractive while another slurped it up with relish. One said the corn flour-thickened broth was reminiscent of shark fins’ soup and with a dash of dark vinegar, it made for a pleasant starter.

Teochew-style oh chien

My personal experience, I have went there twice and the last visit should be somewhere January. Of all the dishes in menu, clams in Chinese wine is my favourite as their clams are big and juicy with exotic wine flavour together.

My fellow reader, Kelly knows it well.

Ocen Seafood Restaurant
109, Jalan Laut, Tanjung Sepat
Kuala Langat, Selangor
Business hours: 12 to 9.30pm.
Tel: 03-3197 4443
Non-halal